Undefeated at home this season, Brentford hosted Nottingham. At the Gtech Community Stadium, it was Forest who struck first, thanks to Ola Aina perfectly found by Neco Williams (38th). Scorer against Aston Villa last weekend, Anthony Elanga doubled the lead for the visitors (51st). With this 9th success of the season, Nuno Espirito Santo’s men climb onto the Premier League podium, while waiting for Crystal Palace – Arsenal. Brentford, who conceded their first defeat of the season at home, are 12th. THE Bees will go to Brighton on Friday.
At the same time, Newcastle cruised to Ipswich Town (0-4), including a hat-trick from Alexander Isak (1st, 45th+2, 54th). Jacob Murphy also stood out with a goal (32nd) and an assist. THE Magpies are seventh in the Premier League and will host Aston Villa on Boxing Day. Ipswich are 18th and will go to Arsenal next day. Finally, West Ham and Brighton parted with a draw (1-1), after a very lively match. THE Hammers remain 14th and will go to Southampton next week. Brighton are in 9th position.
The afternoon results:
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Brentford 0 – 2 Nottingham Forest : Ola Aina (38th), Anthony Elanga (51st)
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Ispwich Town 0 – 4 Newcastle United : Alexander Isak (1st, 45th+2, 54th), Jacob Murphy (32nd)
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West Ham United 1 – 1 Brighton: Mohammed Kudus (58th) / Matt Wieffer (51st),
